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New Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich, center, is introduced by Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun, left, and Washington State President Kirk Schulz during a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP)
Rolovich introduced at Wazzu, strikes all the right chords

By Tim Booth Jan. 16, 2020 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2016, file photo, LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is shown during a press conference in Baton Rouge, La. Baylor hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new head coach Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, three days after the Tigers completed their undefeated national championship. (G. Andrew Boyd/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP, File)
Baylor hires LSU's Aranda as head coach

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 16, 2020 05:40 PM EST

AP source: Baylor finalizing deal to hire LSU's Dave Aranda as new football coach.

Jan. 16, 2020 05:36 PM EST
WACO, Texas (AP) — AP source: Baylor finalizing deal to hire LSU's Dave Aranda as new football coach. ...

Syracuse hires Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator

Jan. 16, 2020 01:46 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse has hired Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The university announced the hire...

Bobby Petrino speaks after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at Missouri State during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Springfield, Mo. Petrino has a 119-56 record in 14 seasons at Arkansas, Western Kentucky and Louisville and replaces Dave Steckel who was fired after winning just 13 games in five seasons. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Petrino back in game, says he knew he wouldn't stay retired

Jan. 16, 2020 11:17 AM EST

Mississippi State's Hill, Thompson staying for senior years

Jan. 15, 2020 08:31 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill and linebacker Erroll Thompson have decided to return to school for their senior seasons...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino tries to get the referees attention during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Petrino, a coach with a track record of on-the-field success but off-the-field embarrassments, will be the next coach at Missouri State, the university said Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Former UL, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino lands at Missouri St

Jan. 15, 2020 10:27 AM EST

Hawaii coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game against BYU, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington State hires Rolovich as coach, replacing Leach

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 07:47 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State, in Boise, Idaho. Washington State is close to finalizing an agreement with Rolovich to take over as the Cougars' head football coach, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
WSU Prez: Rolovich to be football coach at Washington State

By Tim Booth Jan. 14, 2020 12:54 AM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Swinney, Orgeron leading evolution in coaching styles

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2020 05:09 PM EST

Memphis hires Mike MacIntyre as defensive coordinator

Jan. 09, 2020 03:18 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired former Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre as defensive coordinator after he filled the same role at Mississippi this past...

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Washington State head coach Mike Leach looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Pullman, Wash. Two people with knowledge of the decision says Mississippi State has hired Washington State's Mike Leach as its new head coach. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, because the school has not yet officially announced the move. Leach will replace Joe Moorhead, who was fired last week after two seasons. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2020 01:55 PM EST

Missouri State buys out Dave Steckel, looking for new coach

Jan. 09, 2020 12:00 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri State is parting ways with coach Dave Steckel, whose teams won just 13 games in five seasons. The school...

San Diego State's Rocky Long retires, replaced by Hoke

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 08, 2020 03:18 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rocky Long is retiring as San Diego State’s football coach after taking the Aztecs to nine straight bowl games. He will be...

FILE - In this July 8, 1976, file photo, George Perles, defensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, displays two Super Bowl rings as the team opened training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Perles, who coached Michigan State to a Rose Bowl victory in 1988 and was a key defensive assistant for the dominant Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. He was 85. (AP Photo/MK, File)
George Perles, longtime Michigan State coach, dies at 85

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2020 01:02 PM EST

Baylor head coach Matt Rhule talks to reporters during a Sugar Bowl NCAA college news conference in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. Baylor plays Georgia on New Year's Day. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rhule successor at Baylor will start in different situation

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

New Boston College coach Jeff Hafley hires coordinators

Jan. 06, 2020 03:42 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — New Boston College coach Jeff Hafley has hired Tem Lukabu as defensive coordinator and Frank Cignetti Jr. as offensive coordinator and...

UNC hires Nebraska's Dewitt to coach OLBs, special teams

Jan. 06, 2020 12:38 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Nebraska’s Jovan Dewitt as its outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. ...

Rutgers hires Sean Gleeson as offensive coordinator

Jan. 04, 2020 02:11 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has hired Sean Gleeson as its offensive coordinator, the latest New Jersey native or former Scarlet Knights' assistant to join...